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BOOK GUIDES
Whistle for Willie by Ezra Jack Keats
Use Ezra Jack Keats's book Whistle for Willie to enhance children's reading abilities. Discussion prompts, activities,…Subjects:Ezra Jack Keats, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAuthorsLiterature -
ACTIVITIES
The Garden of Abdul Gasazi Enrichment Activities
In Chris Van Allsburg's The Garden of Abdul Gasazi, the dog who protagonist Alan is supposed to be watching runs off and…Subjects:Caldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsChris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAward and Prize Winners -
WORKSHEETS
Let's Write the Author
This organizer will help students write a letter to a favorite author. The organizer breaks down all the essential…Subjects:LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureChris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books -
TEACHING RESOURCE
An Interview with Jeff Kinney
Jeff Kinney answers questions about his very funny online journal, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley's Journal.Subjects:AuthorsArtistsLiterature -
WORKSHEETS
Zathura: A Space Adventure Event Kit
Host a Zathura reading event in your classroom or school library. This event kit includes event invitations and nametags…Subjects:Library ResourcesChris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksSpace and Astronomy -
MAPS
Ben's Dream Teacher's Guide
Bring geography to life with this printable teacher's guide to Ben's Dream, a children's book by Chris Van Allsburg. The…Subjects:LiteratureChris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksReading and Literature -
WORKSHEETS
Winnie-the-Pooh
After reading about A. A. Milne and Winnie-the-Pooh, children will write an adventure story featuring their favorite…Subjects:Creative WritingWritingLanguage Arts and Writing -
BOOK GUIDES
A Teaching Guide to the World of Ezra Jack Keats
Explore the many multicultural children's books by Ezra Jack Keats with this printable teaching guide and activity…Subjects:LiteratureEzra Jack Keats, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksLanguage Arts and Writing -
WORKSHEETS
Meet Patricia Polacco
Create a mini-book about Patricia Polacco, a well known author.Subjects:AuthorsBook ArtLiterature -
WORKSHEETS
Q&A with David Elliot on Evangeline Mudd Stories
Introduce children to David Elliot, author of the Evangeline Mudd series, through this interview.Subjects:AuthorsChildren's BookFantasy Fiction -
WORKSHEETS
50 Ways to Celebrate Roald Dahl Day
Celebrate the works of British novelist Roald Dahl with 50 fun suggestions for Roald Dahl Day (September 13). Print the…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureChildren's BookAuthors -
WORKSHEETS
Copyright
Develop library-skills with an activity that focuses on copyright.Subjects:Library ResourcesReading and LiteratureAuthors -
WORKSHEETS
Rudyard Kipling's Birthday
Interesting facts and fun activities related to Rudyard Kipling.Subjects:AuthorsLiteratureReading and Literature -
WORKSHEETS
Q&A with David Ellwand on Fairie-ality Style
Learn how nature inspires David Ellwand's fairy fashions and designs by reading this Q&A with the author.Subjects:AuthorsVisual ArtsFantasy Fiction -
WORKSHEETS
The Polar Express Coloring Page: The Boy
Color the boy from The Polar Express. Encourage your students to imagine what he sees.Subjects:Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAuthorsLiterature -
GAMES AND APPS
Let's Play "The Conductor Says!"
In this version of Simon Says, the Conductor is in charge. Use this game to help young children practice listening. It's…Subjects:Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAuthorsLiterature -
GAMES AND APPS
The Polar Express Maze
Help the boy from The Polar Express navigate this maze to find his silver bell from Santa's sleigh.Subjects:Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAuthorsLiterature -
REFERENCE
Caldecott Medal Winners
A list of Caldecott Medal winners, given by the American Library Association each year to the best illustrated book,…Subjects:LiteratureAward and Prize WinnersCaldecott Medal Books & Illustrators -
REFERENCE
Judith St. George Biography
This biography details the life of So You Want to Be President author Judith St. George.Subjects:AuthorsAward and Prize WinnersU.S. Presidents -
WORKSHEETS
Celebrating Native American Heritage -- Suggested Activities
Enhance reading comprehension with a guide that provides teachers with important points to consider when teaching about…Subjects:Native-American History (American Indians)American History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
WORKSHEETS
Good Reading!
Try a library-skills activity that focuses on Caldecott Medal books.Subjects:Caldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsAward and Prize WinnersLiterature -
WORKSHEETS
Find the Call Number
Try a library-skills activity that focuses on locating books on shelves.Subjects:Library ResourcesReading and LiteratureAuthors -
WORKSHEETS
Robert Louis Stevenson's Birthday
Interesting facts and fun activities related to Robert Louis Stevenson.Subjects:AuthorsLiteratureReading and Literature -
WORKSHEETS
My Favorite Author II
Try a library-skills activity that focuses on knowing authors and their works.Subjects:Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAuthorsLiterature
